The Manual of the Green Snakes: A Master's Test

As the old man gazed upon the expression on the seventeen-year-old boy's face, he was convinced that one day the boy would become someone beyond his reach.

"If that is what you desire, then take this manual of the Green Snakes' basic yet strongest martial arts. This is not the one you already know, nor is this the one you can find or buy with money. This will also show me your potential. If you can learn this in one year, then I will recognize you as my student," the old man said as he handed the manual to Shaheer.

Although the old man said it would take one year to master, even he had not completely mastered it. He thought that by showing the boy some strong arts, he could lure him into becoming his disciple out of pity after he failed to master the art.

"When you can completely master this art, then you will only be at the starting point in the world of abyss," the old man said with a smirk, observing the surprised look on Shaheer's face as he looked at the manual.

Little did the old man know, the surprised look on Shaheer's face was not due to the book, but rather a panel that had appeared when he grabbed the book.

[Would you like to learn this skill?]

The panel presented two options: "Yes" and "No."

Shaheer had not thought this was possible. He knew of many games in which you could learn through skill books, but he still had some common sense drilled into him since birth. This was like breaking the laws of physics, if not the world!

He regained his composure, thinking about whether or not to press the button. After a few moments of contemplation, he knew it was best to press it in front of the old man.

As he pressed the button, the book in his hand turned into tiny yellow particles that drifted away, invisible to the eye. The knowledge of the book began to pour into his mind, forcing him to close his eyes and enter a meditative state to receive the knowledge.

The old man, watching the scene unfold before him, began to question his own sanity as the book, worth millions of dollars, vaporized before his eyes. What had he done to cause such a great loss? If there was no other copy of this book, he would have completely lost it, but as there was just one more, he held his composure and looked at the young man who dared to provoke the inner demon within him.

When Shaheer opened his eyes, the old man saw a new look in them, the look of someone who had been enlightened. He did not want to believe what his mind was telling him. The basic martial art of his family, which only his great grandfather had once completely mastered, had been learned by this brat in mere seconds. He did not want to believe it for even a moment, but the enlightened look in Shaheer's eyes screamed that it was true.

Ding!

[Basic Green Snakes martial arts has been learned]

The old man was speechless and couldn't help but feel a sense of awe and wonder, as Shaheer's skill surpassed his expectation and the knowledge was transferred in a blink of an eye. The manual in his hands was gone, and all that was left was a lingering scent of ancient parchment and the echo of Shaheer's breathing as he meditated. The old man knew that he had found a true prodigy and a valuable asset to his martial arts family.